Action for Children
- Champions the cause of quality child care and early education for families and children throughout state. Includes resources for providers, parents, employers, and advocates.
- http://www.actforchildren.org

Support Group, The
- Supported by current and past NBA and college basketball stars, and offers educational, cultural, and recreational programs with emphasis on avoiding gang violence, drug abuse and increasing community awareness for at-risk youth.
- http://www.thesupportgroup.org/

i.c. stars
- Provides opportunities for inner-city young adults in Chicago to harness the strength of the Internet economy for social and economic empowerment.
- http://www.icstars.org/

Midtown Educational Foundation
- Sponsors educational centers to promote the personal and educational development of inner city youth.
- http://www.midtown-metro.org/

Big Shoulders Fund
- Charity which creates opportunities for inner-city children to attend Catholic schools.
- http://www.bigshouldersfund.org/

Chicago Youth Centers
- CYC was founded to serve kids in Chicago's toughest neighborhoods, a mission that continues today. CYC has many types of academic, athletic and counseling programs for children.
- http://www.chicagoyouthcenters.org/

Off The Street Club
- The oldest boys and girls club in the Chicago. See how one great club and all the wonderful people involved in the club can make such a big difference in the lives of these young inner city kids.
- http://otsc.org/

Dream for Kids
- Charitable Organization which was formed in 1989 to Provides educational and recreational opportunities to children with disabilities and disadvantaged children facing hardship. Programs and donation information.
- http://www.dreamsforkids.org/